Acquisition Specialist SME

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$245,000 - $255,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Acquisition Specialist – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support critical Department of Defense missions. The role provides expert-level support in developing and executing acquisition strategies throughout the program lifecycle, using the BMC3I Elite platform to enhance planning, tracking, reporting, and decision-making. Areas of work include requirements development, cost analysis, contract planning, risk management, and lifecycle documentation. The Acquisition Specialist SME works closely with program managers, contracting teams, and leadership to keep acquisition activities compliant, efficient, and aligned with mission objectives. The role requires extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and experience with BMC3I Elite tools. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition & Contract Management, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or a related field, and at least 15 years of relevant experience. An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access and U.S. citizenship are required. The posted salary range is USD $245,000 to $255,000 per year.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in DoD acquisition management, program analysis, life cycle management, contracting support, or related disciplines.
Experience utilizing BMC3I Elite, BMC Helix, or comparable enterprise platforms supporting acquisition and program management workflows.
Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition life cycle processes, procurement planning, contract administration, and program execution.
Demonstrated experience conducting cost, schedule, risk, and performance analyses to support acquisition decisions.
Experience developing acquisition strategies, milestone decision packages, executive briefings, and program documentation.
Proficiency in workflow automation, dashboard development, performance tracking, and data reporting tools.
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 Series guidance, and applicable federal acquisition regulations.
Experience supporting software acquisition programs, including software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, or DoD software acquisition processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition & Contract Management, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including mobility for daily duties and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS in Acquisition/Program Management, etc.).
DAWIA/DAU certifications (BUS-FM, PM, CON).
Defense Acquisition Professional Credentials (DAPC) or equivalent.
PMP or PMI-ACP.
ITIL v4 Foundation.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and optimize acquisition strategies, program plans, and life cycle management processes to support mission objectives.
Analyze program requirements, costs, schedules, risks, and performance throughout the acquisition life cycle.
Prepare and review acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, milestone decision packages, justifications, and supporting materials.
Use BMC3I Elite and related enterprise platforms to manage acquisition workflows, approvals, documentation, performance metrics, and reporting.
Maintain accurate acquisition data, records, and documentation within enterprise management systems.
Develop dashboards, automated workflows, and performance reports to improve program visibility and decision-making.
Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, engineers, financial analysts, and stakeholders to align acquisition activities with program requirements.
Support configuration management, change control, milestone reviews, and acquisition readiness assessments.
Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 Series guidance, and applicable acquisition policies.
Monitor procurement activities, contract performance, and program documentation to identify issues and maintain compliance.
Identify acquisition risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and implement process improvements to enhance cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.